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Constitution Unit Review
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8th grade social studies review for the unit covering the Constitution.
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When the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional it is called:
Federalism
Judicial Review
Elastic Clause
Impeachment
2
Which of these has a term in office of two years?
Justice
Senator
President
Representative
3
How many amendments are there?
30
100
10
27
4
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Declaration of Independance
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
5
What checks does the President have over the Judicial branch?
Appointing judges to the supreme and lower courts
Vetoing laws declared unconstitutional
Granting pardons
Overriding Executive Actions
6
In which year was the U.S. Constitution written?
1492
1787
1776
1717
7
Which branch checks the other branches by appointing federal judges?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Congress
8
How many justices make up the Supreme Court?
9
10
12
15
9
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
350
275
435
100
10
What rights did Tinker v. Des Moines and New Jersey v. TLO make clear?
The rights students have in schools
The rights you have when arrested
Equal protection under law
The Bill of Rights
11
Which branch checks the other branches by declaring laws/actions unconstitutional?
Senate
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
12
Which of these groups did NOT earn the right to vote because of a Constitutional amendment?
Women
Adults over 18
Immigrants
African Americans
13
Which branch of Congress has one hundred members?
Neither
Senate
Both
House of Representatives
14
What is an idea for a law called?
A warrant
Bail
A writ
A bill
15
Which amendment promises freedom of religion?
4
10
1
13
16
What allows Congress to make all laws necessary to carry out the business of the country?
Amendment 13
Elastic clause
Separation of powers
Judicial Review
17
In order to search someone's property, what does the government need to obtain first?
A writ of assistance
A copy of the Miranda Rights
A warrant
A copy of the Bill of Rights
18
Which of these courts has the final say on the constitutionality of a law?
State
Appellet
District
Supreme
19
Which branch of government serves without a salary?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
None
20
Which branch checks the other branches by vetoing laws?
Legislative
Executive
Senate
Judicial
21
Who is the leader of the Supreme Court?
The Speaker of the House
The Chief Justice
The Vice-President
The President
22
Which of these is not a presidential duty?
Making a State of the Union Address
Preparing the Nation's budget
Declaring war
Appointing Supreme Court Justices
23
Whose members are selected according to the state population?
Senate
House of Representatives
Neither
Both
24
Which branch of government enforces the country's laws?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
25
Whose number of terms are limited to two?
Justice
President
Representative
Senator
26
Which of these is the ordinary trial court in the federal judiciary?
Appellet
District
Supreme
Judge Judy
27
Which branch has the power of impeachment?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
28
What checks does the President have over the Legislative branch?
May propose legislation
May declare war
May call special sessions of congress
May veto laws
29
Who is the leader of the Senate?
The Vice-President
The President
The Chief Justice
The Speaker of the House
30
The principle of the Constitution that says the government gets its power from the people is:
Limited Government
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Popular Sovereignty
31
How are the number of electors decided for each state?
The number of senators plus the number of representatives
Appointed by the President
Set number of two from each state
The Governor decides
32
What is another name for Federal Government powers under Federalism
Limited Powers
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Concurrent Powers
33
What checks does the Legislative branch have over the Executive branch?
Approving treaties
Impeaching the president
Approving appointments
Overriding veto with 2/3 vote
34
A principle of the Constitution that divides the power between state and federal government is
Individual Rights
Federalism
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
35
The second amendment gives you the right to
Jury trial
No unreasonable punishment
Bear Arms
No illegal searches
36
What is another name for shared powers under Federalism?
Concurrent Powers
Delegated Powers
Personal Powers
Reserved Powers
37
What is one responsibility of a citizen?
Participate in government
Be informed
Respect the rights of others
Voting
38
Which of these is
not
an Executive action that needs Senate approval?
Ambassador appointments
Making treaties with other nations
Cabinet appointments
Presidential pardons
39
What is another name for State Government powers under Federalism?
Austin Powers
Reserved Powers
Delegated Powers
Concurrent Powers
40
Which of these people are appointed for life?
Supreme Court Justice
Senator
Representative
President
41
Which branch of government makes our country's laws?
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
42
Who sits as the jury in impeachment cases?
The Senate
The nine supreme court justices
Congress
The House of Representitives
43
The Constitution is divided into seven:
Articles
Amendments
Pages
Paragraphs
44
The Bill of Rights can be traced back to:
The Declaration of Independance
The Articles of Confederation
The Magna Carta
The events of the American Revolution
45
What is one duty of a citizen?
Paying taxes
Registering for the draft
Obeying laws
Serving in court
46
Which amendment ended slavery?
13
9
2
4
47
Which branch of government decides whether laws are constitutional?
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Senate
48
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights deals with Federalism?
10
12
8
7
49
Which example shows one state power and one federal power
State - Control education Federal - Maintain Postal Service
State - Printing money Federal - Maintain law and order
State - Regulate interstate trade Federal - Tax citizens
State - Provide for public welfare Federal - run elections
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Which of these has no age requirement for election/appointment?
Representitive
Supreme Court Justice
President
Senator
